Bill bans legislator first-class travel

A new bill aims to prevent lawmakers from enjoying the luxury of first class when flying around the country.

Titled the “If Our Military Has to Fly Coach Then so Should Congress Act,” the measure would prohibit congressmen and women and other employees of the legislative branch from using official travel funds to fly in seats that are not in coach.

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“It’s wrong that Members of Congress can purchase luxury airfare with taxpayer money when many families in my district and across the county are struggling to make ends meet,” Ruiz said in a statement.

Gosar, who called the measure a “simple bill,” said it aims to “eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government.”